Although at this time, details are scarce, we are able to reveal some
images of AMD's next-generation Opteron socket, called Socket F. AMD's
Socket F will be a LGA-type socket with 1207 pins, and is an entirely
new design from current Opteron sockets. We've read that the new socket
will be used for upcoming dual-core Opterons as well as quad-core
Opterons. The new socket comes with an updated retention mechanism.

Intel adopted the LGA socket design with Prescott to reduce cost and
also to reduce the defect rate on processors. After all, would
you rather scrap a $600 CPU for a bent pin, or a $100 motherboard for a
bent land grid? A few days ago, we got some pictures of the upcoming Intel 771 LGA socket for Xeon motherboards.

"We basically took a look at this situation and said, this is bullshit." -- Newegg Chief Legal Officer Lee Cheng's take on patent troll Soverain